Children's Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Carshalton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team in Carshalton. The role involves assessing children's safety and well-being, requiring a Social Work degree and 3+ years of experience. The position offers a competitive rate of £37.52 per hour with options for PAYE, a supportive environment, and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Supportive working environment

Easily accessible by public transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in a Children in Need environment is essential.
• Familiarity with working with foster carers and special guardians.

Responsibilities

• Assess the safety of children living at home.
• Intervene based on individual child circumstances.
• Promote welfare of children in need.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Knowledge of fostering and adoption processes

Strong communication skills

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract/s.

About the Team

This team involves working with children to identify if and when they are unable to safely live at home and intervene according to the child's circumstance. The team provides help to promote the welfare of the children in need so that they maintain a reasonable standard of health and development. Strengthening protective practices to reduce risk and ensuring the child is at the centre of all assessments, plans and reviews is key to why this team creates such positive outcomes.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years\' experience working with Children, young people, and their families is essential in order to be considered. It is key to be familiar with working with foster carers, special guardians, prospective adopters, and other people who are looking after someone else\'s children. Positive change and development should be at the forefront of strengths when considering this position.

What’s on offer

• £37.52 per hour umbrella (PAYE options available also)
• “Outstanding” and “Good” Ofsted inspection results
• An opportunity to have a positive impact on the life on the child
• Easily accessible via public transport
• Hybrid working scheme
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment

For more information, please get in touch

Rodrique Burnett - Recruitment Consultant

0118 948 5555 / 07436399975